Game Thread: NCAA Xavier University v University of Illinois (3/21/2025)

[waggy]

There are a lot of forces working against the Xaviers of the world. Other than Kentucky and sorta LSU, the SEC ain't really been all that historically. It's obvious as hell that things have changed in a big way. "Expectations" need to be adjusted unless you happen to be the one paying for the roster.

[xukeith]

I am rooting very hard for X to be competitive with these top 4 BE teams(UConn, SJU, Creight., MU).
Nova and X are probably trying to fight for 3rd, 4th , 5th place.
X has top 5 resources, facilities, and coaching staffs. X does not have top 5 BE NIL $. Maybe I am wrong about our NIL $.
It seems X is limited to 1-2 transfers who are "great" or "good" as impactful transfers and then any further transfers are post injury discounts(Nunge, Hunter, Fletcher, Hugely, Fletcher)

Expectations in this NIL period: X will get a very solid guard with 2 years of eligibility and 2-3 forwards who are dependable role players. I really hope X can land an elite post player but I do not expect it.

Miller is a good coach. I think he isn't leaving.

Anyone feel X can land a top 25 transfer recruiting class between now and July?

[Xavier]

I’m not starting a new thread about it right now. My guy says Sean is going to leave. Fresh off off playing two lottery picks, with the second team having maybe 3 future nba guys. After Texas I felt good about him staying, now I think it’s up in air but he will leave

[paulxu]

Amazing we had 5 TO's and they had 14...and we lost by 13.
Can't get out rebounded by 20 though and expect to win.

Got to have a good big guy next year. Would be nice to have a backup also, or big wings.